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Forward Deployed AI Engineer - Associate Director

AI summary of the role

This Associate Director role in EY's Forward Deployed Engineering team focuses on designing and deploying AI-driven, data-centric solutions for strategic enterprise clients.

What you’ll do

  • Collaborate with senior client stakeholders to support AI and data strategy initiatives.
  • Develop and implement AI and LLM-powered applications using RAG, autonomous agents, and orchestration frameworks.
  • Rapidly prototype and deliver production-ready demos within project timelines.
  • Support identification and pursuit of technical expansion opportunities to accelerate account growth.

What you’ll bring

  • 6+ years in software engineering, data engineering, or AI/ML solution delivery.
  • Proven experience delivering scalable AI/ML solutions in client-facing roles.
  • Solid expertise in machine learning, generative AI, NLP, computer vision, data platforms, and big data technologies.
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud-native development (Kubernetes, Docker).

Technologies

Python · LangChain · LlamaIndex · AutoGen · RAG · Kubernetes · Docker · Azure · AWS · GCP · Terraform · Ansible

Source and classification

Production engineering · Evidence for this classification:

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The Opportunity As an Associate Director in EY’s Forward Deployed Engineering team, you will support the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven, data-centric solutions within strategic client environments. This role blends strong technical expertise with emerging leadership capabilities to contribute to business impact through collaboration with client teams and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Solution Support Collaborate with senior client stakeholders and technical teams to support AI and data strategy initiatives. Assist in the full lifecycle of solution development—from problem definition,
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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The Opportunity As an Associate Director in EY’s Forward Deployed Engineering team, you will support the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven, data-centric solutions within strategic client environments. This role blends strong technical expertise with emerging leadership capabilities to contribute to business impact through collaboration with client teams and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Solution Support Collaborate with senior client stakeholders and technical teams to support AI and data strategy initiatives. Assist in the full lifecycle of solution development—from problem definition, architecture design, prototyping, deployment, to scaling and adoption. Help align client technology roadmaps with business objectives and emerging AI trends. Forward Deployment & Engineering Execution Develop and implement AI and LLM-powered applications leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), autonomous agents, and orchestration frameworks. Demonstrate proficiency in Python and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or AutoGen. Rapidly develop functional prototypes [... source excerpt omitted ...] owth Enablement Support identification and pursuit of technical expansion opportunities to accelerate account growth. Contribute to proposal development, technical demos, and client engagements by articulating AI/ML capabilities and business value. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leadership & Team Collaboration Mentor and guide junior engineers and data scientists within cross-functional pods. Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. Contribute to the refinement of EY’s Forward Deployed Engineering frameworks, best practices, and technical capabilities. Skills and Attributes fo [... source excerpt omitted ...] nagement skills. Commercial awareness focused on delivering measurable business outcomes. Passion for AI, cloud-native architectures, and emerging technologies. Required Qualifications 6+ years in software engineering, data engineering, or AI/ML solution delivery. Proven experience delivering scalable AI/ML solutions in client-facing or collaborative roles. Solid expertise in machine learning, generative AI, NLP, computer vision, data platforms, and big data technologies. Experience with cloud-native development, microservices, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). Proficiency with cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP. Familiarity with DevOps practices inclu

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